Peer-delivered and family-supported brief interventions to prevent youth suicide in Nepal
Official title: Innovations for peer-delivered and family-engaged brief interventions for youth suicide in Nepal: A pilot hybrid type 2 implementation study
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11575267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot program in Nepal tests brief, youth-friendly interventions delivered by peers and supported by families to reduce suicide risk among 12–24 year-olds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $37,495 |
| NIH project number | 3R34MH136250-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11575267 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are youths aged 12–24 in Nepal who are at risk for suicide and have access to peer volunteers and family support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to peer support or family involvement may not experience the intended benefits.
What this research studies
This project partners with local NGOs and a peer volunteer workforce to co-design and test a package of brief interventions that address safety planning, follow-up contact, and family engagement for youth at risk of suicide. The approach blends two evidence-based strategies with culturally tailored elements, such as youth-designed safety jewelry, and a structured plan to involve trusted family members. Researchers will use mixed methods, including youth and community advisory boards, to ensure the program fits local needs and can be scaled in low-resource settings. The study is conducted in a rural area of Nepal and will be implemented alongside the existing health system with supervision and evaluation built in. Results will inform how to adapt and replicate low-cost, scalable suicide-prevention supports for youth in similar contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce suicide risk among youth by strengthening connectedness, hope, and family support in low-resource communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous South Asia studies show promise for safety planning and follow-up; this project tests a culturally adapted, scalable model in Nepal.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagaman, Ashley K — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Hagaman, Ashley K
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.